How Can I Find a Physics-Related Summer Internship Without a Degree?

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on finding a physics-related summer internship without a degree, specifically for a student completing a D.E.C. in Quebec. Participants emphasize the urgency of starting the search earlier, ideally by February or March, to secure opportunities. Suggestions include reaching out to physics teachers for potential leads and exploring platforms like Craigslist for postings. The consensus is that while finding a position may be challenging at this late stage, any work experience should be valued.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the D.E.C. educational system in Quebec
  • Familiarity with internship application processes
  • Basic knowledge of physics concepts
  • Experience using online job platforms like Craigslist
NEXT STEPS
  • Research summer internship opportunities in physics in Canada
  • Network with physics educators for potential job leads
  • Explore alternative job search platforms beyond Craigslist
  • Learn about the internship application timeline and best practices
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Students in physics or related fields, individuals seeking summer internships without formal degrees, and anyone looking to gain practical experience in the scientific community.

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I'm looking for a summer internship but I don't really know what to expect. I don't have a degree, I'm still finishing my D.E.C (2 year science program in Quebec that comes inbetween grade 11 and uni) and I probably have the knowledge equivalent of a 1-2 semester-in undergraduate in the US. I'm interested in physics and I was thinking about taking the opportunity this summer to do something related to that. I was going to post something on craigslist and see if anything comes up. I could MIO one of my physics teachers but I have no idea if they are even involved in any kind of physics related work. I think CEGEP is somewhat similar to a community college in the US, except it's a required stage before uni.

Does anyone know of some kind of work or have any advice about what I could do to get some experience this summer? I apologize for coming off so naive, I'm just wondering about some different possible things I could do this summer.
 
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I know you're new to this, but...

You are very very late to be looking for a summer internship right now. Your search should have begun in February or March at the latest.

I am not as familiar with opportunities in Canada, so I don't think I can be of much help there. If you manage to find summer work of any sort I think you ought to be grateful. Sorry...
 
JakeBrodskyPE said:
I know you're new to this, but...

You are very very late to be looking for a summer internship right now. Your search should have begun in February or March at the latest.

I am not as familiar with opportunities in Canada, so I don't think I can be of much help there. If you manage to find summer work of any sort I think you ought to be grateful. Sorry...

Ya I had a feeling this was the case, I was just making sure I considered everything.
 

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